By allowing you to purchase and install your own ADSL modem or router equipment, the additional overheads involved in sending out onsite engineers and maintaining equipment can be removed, the net result being lower subscription charges.

Lower subscription charges then, but another great benefit is choice. By choosing the Self-Install option you are able to choose exactly which type of equipment you'd prefer to connect with, in much the same way as with more traditional modems or routers. Although not supplying this equipment to you ourselves, for your convenience we will be recommending equipment that we feel offers good value for money.

What equipment will I need?

Once ADSL service is switched on to your premises (there is a one-off £50 +VAT activation fee for this), you'll need to 'split' your line into two halves; the telephone (voice) connection and the high-speed digital line into which you plug your ADSL equipment. You do this using a simple line 'splitter' which plugs into your telephone socket just like a normal phone adaptor. You would then plug in the ADSL modem or router and connect that to your PC - easy! You'll need a line splitter for each telephone socket you use, whether for phone or computer use, at your premises. Line splitters will cost considerably less than £10 each.

Of course you'll also need a suitable modem or router. The choice of whether to go for the USB-modem or Ethernet router options depends upon whether you are a home or business user, and whether you are wanting to network several PCs together. We would, for example, recommend that you use a USB-modem with our ADSL Home Self-Install and ADSL NetStart Self-Install services.

To learn more about the ADSL Self-Install services we will be launching on 15th January, and the service launch competition, please click here